The “talk nice, think mean” tactic led to self-incrimination
Despite Lengthy Interview, Court Finds No Custody for Miranda Purposes
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Category: Law Enforcement
Facebook Post Leads to Job Faceplant
The employer’s interest outweighed the officer’s free speech rights
Don’t Borrow a Car with a Hidden Police GPS Tracker
Case upholds evidence seized as a result of real-time vehicle tracking
Critical Thinking:
Using Social and Emotional
Intelligence in Public Safety
The human dynamic can make or break a call
This Year’s Best: Top Lexipol Articles of 2022
Huge thanks to all the contributors who made the Lexipol blog a success in 2022!
Delayed Arrest for Misdemeanor Committed in Officers’ Presence
No illegal seizure occurred because officers witnessed the crime
Dear New Police Officer
Helpful advice from a veteran to a rookie
Bad Cases Make Bad Laws
When it comes to asset seizure and forfeiture, officers must follow the letter AND spirit of the law
Getting to the Root: Improving Retention in Public Safety with Effective Leadership
Everyone has a different definition of good leadership
5 Tips for Effective Time Management in Public Safety
Our work is unpredictable, but we can impose some order on the chaos
The Kids Are Not Alright — Trouble With Law Enforcement Children
How do you police your own family?
A Heavy Price: The Consequences of Travel Expense Fraud
Supervisors must take travel reimbursement claims seriously